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Haven Antonelli, a second‑generation slave, grew up isolated in the desert under relentless labor and harsh abuse. At seventeen, her world is suddenly entwined with that of Carmine DeMarch, a privileged heir of a wealthy Mafia family who has never faced consequence for his actions. Their meeting forces both to reassess the beliefs they have held since childhood.
As they navigate a web of secrets and lies, Haven and Carmine find themselves confronting the stark realities of slavery, organized crime, and human trafficking, while discovering unexpected commonality between their lives. Their journey illuminates the complex layers of class consciousness and the hidden connections that bind people across seemingly insurmountable divides.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: J. M. Darhower
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